Assistant General Manager

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 770,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Restaurant/General Manager to support the GM in overseeing all aspects of the restaurant's operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth functioning by supervising and managing junior staff across South Africa.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in a senior role at a premium restaurant, a Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, strong leadership and budgeting skills, fluent in English and Afrikaans, and proven experience with restaurant

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior role at a premium restaurant.
• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations and supervise junior staff.
• Recruit, train, and supervise employees and conduct regular staff meetings.
• Implement staff training programs to maximize performance and career growth.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and analyze sales data to meet revenue goals.
• Manage all financial procedures including stock levels, food costs, audits, taxation, and cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Team management

Budgeting

Training

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant management software

Job description

With multiple locations across South Africa, it offers a unique blend of traditional flavors and modern culinary experiences.

The Assistant Restaurant/General Manager will support the GM in overseeing all aspects of the restaurant's operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth functioning by supervising and managing junior staff.

Core criteria:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years in a senior role at a premium restaurant.
• Must have a Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in restaurant management software and POS systems.
• Solid understanding of financial management and budgeting.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Recruit, train, and supervise employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure alignment on restaurant goals and performance.
• Implement restaurant training programs for all staff to enable them to maximize performance and realize their career potential.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and analyze sales data to meet revenue goals.
• Oversee and manage all financial procedures of the restaurant, including stock levels and food costs.
• Conduct internal and external financial audits, manage taxation, cash flow, and financial reports.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans